When does the reading take place?

The event starts on November 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin.

How much does admission cost?

Advance sale costs €12.00 plus ticket fee; at the box office, €14.00 will be charged.

What is We cannot afford this about?

The book combines autobiographical experiences with a clear analysis of poverty, social ascent, shame, and the consequences of financial scarcity.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus is accessible according to the service portal; there is also an accessible restroom.

Is there a moderation?

Yes, the reading will be moderated by Marie Krutmann.

Where is the venue located?

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus is located at Puschkinstr. 12, 19055 Schwerin.

Miriam Davoudvandi opens an evening in Schwerin about poverty and ascent

Name: Miriam Davoudvandi reads in Schwerin: We cannot afford this
Start: 2026-11-03T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

A reading about poverty, ascent, and the question of dignity

With We cannot afford this, Miriam Davoudvandi brings one of the most poignant voices of our time to the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus. As part of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days, a literary experience arises that combines personal memory, social analysis, and linguistic clarity.

When money shapes biographies

Davoudvandi's book tells of a life in which lack of money not only shapes everyday life, but also self-image, relationships, and future plans. The reading opens the view of poverty as a social reality and the subtle, often overlooked mechanisms of exclusion, shame, and ascendancy.

An author encounter with political depth

The journalist, moderator, and author does not just read from a memoir. She creates a reading atmosphere where autobiographical experience and cultural journalism expertise meet. It is precisely this that gives the literary quality of this evening: personal storytelling becomes a precise contribution to the social discourse.

Schwerin as a place of concentrated linguistic art

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus provides the suitable framework for this. The historic location in the old town center lends a calm, attentive atmosphere to the event that matches the quiet intensity of the theme. Here, spectacle does not count, but the power of the narrative, the voice of the author, and the resonance in the room.

Why this reading is relevant

Davoudvandi writes about social background, psychological pressure, family circumstances, and the hidden costs of class belonging. Anyone interested in contemporary literature, non-fiction, memoir, and socially critical literature will experience an evening of great intimacy and intellectual sharpness here.

Conclusion: This reading promises not just a mere book night, but an encounter with an author who transforms experiences into language and opens debates. Anyone who loves literature as a space of understanding should experience Miriam Davoudvandi live in Schwerin.